Wie Wie aims to win drag race

Wie Wie aims to win drag race

JAKARTA (JP): Local driver Wie Wie Rianto is looking to win
the second stage of the national drag race at the Sentul circuit
near Bogor on April 9.

Wie Wie said on Thursday he was ready to defend his victory in
the first stage at Sentul circuit on March 19.

"I am ready to win the second stage of the drag race and try
to improve on my time of 9.575 seconds in the first stage. I will
use the same car (Ford Capri) and it is in top form," Wie Wie
said.

In the first stage, Wie Wie's 9.575 seconds broke his record
of 10.583 seconds, which he set last year.

Herry Agung (Nissan Fair Lady) finished in second place in the
first stage with a time of 9.904 seconds and Budi Tohir (Corvette
Singray) was third in a time of 10.583 seconds.

Wie Wie's main rival, Robert Paul, a Canadian consultant, only
managed to clock a time of 10.964 seconds.

The second stage of the drag race also will feature Pro Stock
(sedans), jeeps, VWs and minivans.

The race is sponsored by cigarette company Gudang Garam. Those
interested in competing in the event may register at the Sentul
race track or Rally Tama, phone number 722-0518. A total cash
prize of Rp 21 million is at stake. (lnt)